January 16, 2013

The dresses were black, the Yelp was red, and the cocktails
were flowing copiously at Yelp Jacksonville’s second-ever Elite Event. 60+
guests ascended on Blackfinn American Grille at the St. Johns Town Center to
find a swanky, side bar outfitted with black tablecloths and low lighting. The
stage was set for an unforgettable Elite Event, complete with four specially
crafted “YelpTails” and mounds of munchies courtesy of Blackfinn.

As creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip was fired up on the bar,
Elites were treated to Macaron Prosecco, Concannon Crimson
& Clover, and a list of Yelp-inspired cocktails crafted with Cupcake Vodka.
The smash hit of the night was “THE ELITE,” made with Macaron Prosecco, peach
schnapps, St. Germaine elderflower liquer, soda, and garnished with a lime.

Ying Yang Shrimp, Pretzel Bites, and Blue Cheese Salad Wedges made their way into the party as Elites enjoyed the chance to mingle off-site... many for the first time. Steve G agrees "It's fun to see all the people who were always virtual come out and have fun together!"

The party continued with Chocolate Covered Pretzel Martinis and, as warm cookies and brownies were circling the room, guests were asked to fish out their raffle tickets for a chance to win tickets to Jacksonville Magazine's Best of Jacksonville Party or two free registrations for the 5k Foam Fest in March.